Constitution Day, September 17: A Refresher
It’s Constitution Day. Read it, live it, love it. Back in the day, we were taught the grand history of our country—the good and the…
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Flag Day and History Matters
June 14th: Flag Day Old Glory appears to be a source of contention for some. I believe that is because they were not taught the…
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Remembering Our Fallen Military Heroes this Memorial Day
It’s the Friday before Memorial Day. Each year, I post this message to try to break through the cacophony of noise about the upcoming weekend,…
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Celebrating Armed Forces Week: Part II – The Marines, Coast Guard, and my personal favorite, the United States Air Force
We are almost through this year’s Armed Forces Week, and we hope you followed the suggestion in our previous blog and are flying Old Glory…
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National Loyalty Day: May 1st
Why a National Loyalty Day? May 1st is Loyalty Day in the United States. Its history dates back to the early 20th century, but it…
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Days to Raise the American Flag: 2026
We fly Old Glory every day — weather permitting. The photo below is a morning shot after our first frost in Mississippi. We have a…
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Purple Heart Day Celebrates Patriotism
It all began with General George Washington, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, on August 7, 1782. He created the “Badge for Military Merit” for…
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A Patriotic Guide to the 4th of July
Here is your 4th of July history refresher that you can share with and pass on to those who view the 4th as just a…
